Sayanogorsk is one of the cities of the Republic of Khakassia. The population of Sayanogorsk is 47983 people. This is the third largest and most occupied city in Khakassia. This settlement is located on the banks of the Yenisei River, at a distance of 80 km from Abakan. All this is the southern part of Eastern Siberia. The border of the Republic of Mongolia passes in comparative proximity.
Geographic features
The city of Sayanogorsk is located in the zone of southern Siberian steppes, and some sections are in the mountain taiga zone. Local time is 4 hours ahead of Moscow time. The climate is continental, dry. Large daily and seasonal temperature differences are typical for it. Precipitation during the year falls only 250-300 mm. Most of them occur in the warm season. In July, the average temperature is +18.6 ° C, and in January -17 ° C.
History of Sayanogorsk
The city is young and appeared on the map November 6, 1975. The reason for the construction was the construction of the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric station and two plants for the production of aluminum. In fact, Sayanogorsk formed from the former workers' settlements. This was the reason (and consequence) of the rapid population growth of the city.
The population of the city of Sayanogorsk
The dynamics of the number of residents in general is similar to that in other Russian cities. The population of Sayanogorsk has been growing rapidly since 1980, from about 22, 000 to 56, 000 in 1996. Prior to this, growth was slower. In 1959, the population was 4600 people. However, the crisis of the 90s, albeit with a significant delay, reached these places. The population began to decrease and reached a minimum in 2017 (47983 people). The decline in numbers is quite slow. Therefore, demographically, the city is not in danger.
In 2017, Sayanogorsk was in 336th place in terms of the number of residents among other cities of the Russian Federation.
The population of the city lives in 10 neighborhoods. It offers residents of 9 schools, 1 lyceum, 2 technical schools and one technological institute.
There is a ski resort, a sports and recreation center, a dispensary.
The population density in Sayanogorsk is 2542 people / km 2. Such nationalities as Russians, Ukrainians, Germans and Khakasses prevail.
Transport system
For the implementation of rail transportation, 2 stations were created, but they are used for transportation of goods. For the population, there is only one diesel train route that connects the city and the aluminum plant.
There is also a bus station from where buses depart to Abakan, Krasnoyarsk, Novonikolayevka, Novotroitsky, Sabinka, Shushensky and Abazu. The city runs public buses and taxis.
sights
The main attractions of the city are:
- Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station. This is a hydroelectric power station known throughout Russia, which was built in 1961. The length of the dam is 1074 meters, the height is 245 m, and the radius is 600 m. The station experienced a serious accident in 2009, after which it was restored within five years, and now it is fully operational.
- Reservoir Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station. This storehouse of water began to fill in the early 80s of the twentieth century. Its total length is 312 km. Now it is a popular vacation spot for citizens, which can have a positive impact on demographic indicators.
- Museum of Local Lore. This institution was opened in 1999. Collections include nearly 30, 000 items.
Social protection of the population
The social welfare service in Sayanogorsk has existed since 1992. After 4 years, she was retrained in the Department of Social Welfare (PRSP). In 2005, it was transformed into the Department of Social Support for the Population of Sayanogorsk.
The service implements the obligations specified in the legislation of the Russian Federation for the social protection of citizens. This department oversees issues such as the payment of social benefits, the provision of benefits for utilities, the payment of child benefits, subsidies, the provision of social services, the provision of recreational and recreational activities for children.
Employment Center
The Employment Center of the Republic of Khakassia (that is, the employment service of the population of Sayanogorsk) has its own Internet portal, which contains official contact information. The center has a zip code 655603, address: Khakassia, Sayanogorsk, Sovetsky microdistrict, 2. It works from 8 am to 5 pm. Weekends: Saturday, Sunday.
The site of the Sayanogorsk Employment Center provides the current phone, fax, long-distance code and e-mail.
